Diamond

Diamond is precious
shines into brilliant gem
makes
necks and wrists lovely.

diamond is deadly
mines flow with blood of greedy 
sought
by many fellows	

diamond is so strong
cuts other stones easily
this
engineers cherish.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Allison Avatar
August 7, 2016 at 5:02 PM
Powerfully penned especially the 2nd stanza Olusegun - blood diamonds - a stone signifying love yet traded to buy arms to kill:-( hugs Jan xx
Palli Avatar
April 1, 2016 at 7:03 AM
Excellent! Well done.
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